OBGYN.net's Perimenopause/Menopause Special Section Update

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We have an excellent update for you this month on the OBGYN.net Menopause & Perimenopause Section. Drop by and check it out at http://www.obgyn.net/meno/meno.htm

The North American Menopause Society has registration information available for the 1999 NAMS Annual Meeting. The International Congress on Menopause by the International Menopause Society is being announced.

CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service is currently conducting clinical trials throughout the country on HRT, Menopause, Perimenopause and Post Menopause.

OBGYN.net Broadcasting Presents Special Features from ACOG '99. Jeff Levy, MD interviews Tim McKinny, MD on the "TVT Procedure for Stress Incontinence"; The Featured Article is an OBGYN.net Broadcasting Presentation from AIUM '99 of Pamela Yoder, MD interviewing Steven R. Goldstein, MD on "Ultrasound & Peri/Menopausal Women's Health"

Mark Smith, MD addresses the topic, "Doctor, is the patch better, and how do I use it?" in his monthly column Menopause Frequently Asked Questions.

Peter Kenemans, MD's article "Menopause, Perimenopause & Postmenopause: Definitions, Terms & Concepts" has been added to the Menopause FAQ.

Special Features articles include "A Case Presentation: Recurrent Pelvic Organ Prolapse by Julianne Newcomer, MD of the Grand Rounds at Froedtert Hospital and "Does Estrogen Therapy Have a Role in Cardiovascular Prevention?" by Harvey Newnham, MBBS, PhD complete the section.

Mark Smith answers the Ask The Expert Questions regarding vaginal hysterectomy, adenomyosis, post-surgical adhesions and bacterial infection.

Judith Norris, Ob-Gyn, RNP addresses "Managing Menopause, Without the Use of Drugs" in her Productive Times column.

Our HOT FINDS this month are: Medical Forum International Gynecology Forum and Meriter's Women's Health Library.

New Links this month can be found on the Patient Resources page.

Current News Headlines include "Study: Low Level Hormone Replacement Can Fight Postmenopausal Bone Loss", "Combined Hormone Therapy Adds Muscle, Cuts Fat in Postmenopausal Women", "Study: Patch Could Restore Sex Drive", "HRT Benefits Postmenopausal Women Who Smoke" "Postal Service's Stamp Program Generating $5.2 Million for Breast Cancer Research"

Be sure to check the Don't Miss section for a second look at Bruce Ettinger, MD's Slide Presentation of "Long-Cycle, Low-Dosage HRT Using Esterified Estrogens, (Estratab)" and listen to him speak on "Customizing Hormone Replacement Therapy". Review the "10 Steps to a Healthier '99" by Geneva Collins (The Female Patient) "Replacing Estrogen Beneficial To Women" by Philip Suarez, MD Mark Smith, MD's review of "Hormone Replacement Therapy and Risk of Breast Cancer With a Favorable Histology". Be sure to also review "Staying Smart with Estrogen: Estrogen Replacement and Mental Functioning" by Pamela Yoder, MD

We look forward to your visit at http://www.obgyn.net/meno/meno.htm

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